Bond School is a comprehensive 10-week industry overview of the fundamentals of the municipal securities industry. Each session is taught by an industry expert and follows the Bond Market Association’s The Fundamentals of Municipal Bonds.
- DAYS & TIME: Every Thursday from September 11 - November 13, 2025 from 4:30-5:30 pm (CT)
- LOCATION: The office of Chapman and Cutler at 320 S Canal St, 27th Floor, Chicago, IL
- PRICE: $100/student for the 10-week session
- FOR MORE INFO: Contact
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CHICAGO MUNIBOND SCHOOL LECTURE SYLLABUS
- September 11: Liberty Ziegahn, Managing Director, Oppenheimer - "Role of a Banker"
- September 18: Chapman Lawyer, Chapman & Cutler - "Role of Counsel"
- September 25: Noor Shaikh, Deputy CFO, City of Chicago - "Role of Issuers"
- October 2: TBA
- October 9: Jessica Neibert, Senior Manager of Public Finance, Raymond James - "Underwriting 101"
- October 16: James Binette, Managing Director, Assured Guaranty - "Bond Insurance"
- October 23: Olyvia Jarmoszka, Treasurer, Chicago Park District - "Various Roles Across the Muniverse"
- October 30: Happy Halloween / NO CLASS
- November 6: Ashlee Gabrysch, Midwest Region Manager, Fitch Ratings - "Role of Rating Agencies"
- November 13: Jennie Bennett, AVP of Finance, University of Chicago - "Creation of a New Credit"
Required reading:
The Fundamentals of Municipal Bonds Wiley Finance Series